Improving the Emotional Experience of Online Education | Education 2.0 & 3.0 | Scoop.it
Despite their surge in popularity, many harbor deep reservations about the quality of online courses. There are several possible reasons for this, but perhaps most fundamentally are serious concerns about the experience of online students.  

In particular, many ask: can online courses provide the kind of experience crucial for students to develop critical thinking, curiosity, and creativity, consistent with the highest ideals of liberal arts education? 

Via Elizabeth E Charles